Bell Biv Devoe Poison Live
Bivins in January 2012 | |
| Background information | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Michael Lamont Bivins |
| Also known as | Biv, M.B. |
| Born | August 10, 1968 (age 52) Boston, Massachusetts, United States |
| Genres | New jack swing, R&B, hip hop |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, rapper, manager, producer |
| Instruments | Vocal |
| Years active | 1978–present |
| Labels | Sporty Rich Enterprises |
| Associated acts | New Edition, Bell Biv Devoe, Eazy-E, Boyz II Men, P. Diddy, Keyshia Cole, Jodeci |
| Website | Link |
BELL BIV DEVOE - POISON - CD Amazon.com. In 1990, it was still fairly novel to mix R&B songcraft with overpowering hip-hop beats, so this spinoff by New Edition members Ricky Bell, Michael Bivins, and Ronnie DeVoe seemed innovative and exciting. Sadly it hasn't aged well. Nearly 30 years after Bell Biv Devoe first performed at the American Music Awards, the new jack swing legends returned to the AMAs to deliver a medley of their songs. The trio of Ricky Bell, Michael Bivins, and Ronnie DeVoe sang their two most enduring hits, “Do Me!” and “Poison,” at Los Angeles’ Microsoft Theater.
Michael Lamont Bivins (born August 10, 1968) is an American singer, rapper, manager and producer, and a founding member of New Edition and Bell Biv DeVoe.[1]
Biography[edit]
Bivins was born in Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
Career[edit]
Michael Bivins is one of the founding members of New Edition. When the group broke up he formed Bell Biv DeVoe with Ricky Bell and Ronnie DeVoe. The group is credited with being one of the pioneers of the new jack swing sound. Their debut album, Poison, peaked at number five on the Billboard 200 chart in 1990.
Music Manager[edit]
He also discovers, manages, and produces for other acts, most notably Another Bad Creation, MC Brains, Boyz II Men, and 702, all of whom were signed to his Motown distributed label Biv 10 Records. He serves as the music entrepreneur and A&R man of both of his own acts. He also has the New Edition Movie that he produced.
Acting[edit]
Bivins' credits include CSR 103.9 in the hit video gameGrand Theft Auto: San Andreas. Most recently, he appeared in the basketball film Crossover as the character, Heart Attack. Bivins also manages Artist Development at Making the Band 4 and is CEO and founder of Sporty Rich Enterprises record label.
Discography[edit]
- New Edition
- Candy Girl (1983)
- New Edition (1984)
- All for Love (1985)
- Under the Blue Moon (1986)
- Heart Break (1988)
- Home Again (1996)
- One Love (2004)
- Bell Biv DeVoe
- Poison (1990)
- Hootie Mack (1993)
- BBD (2001)
- Three Stripes (2017)
Singles[edit]
- (2009) Fresh (Featuring Clipse & Lil' Kim)
References[edit]
- ^George, Nelson (2001-07-11). Buppies, b-boys, baps & bohos: notes on post-soul Black culture. Da Capo Press. pp. 63–. ISBN978-0-306-81027-5. Retrieved 13 July 2011.
External links[edit]
Bell Biv Devoe Poison Live Resin
- Michael Bivins on IMDb
Bell Biv Devoe Youtube